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Middletown Employee Charged With Theft
… of Middletown and the Town of Crawford from 2012 to 2019. In addition to allegedly defrauding the municipalities, … his retirement benefit and defraud the pension system in excess of $5,000. McKelevey was a full-time plant operator … a.m. – 8:00 p.m. McKelevey retired from both positions in 2019, and as a result of the inflation of total public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local … admitted having submitted a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing with the State … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… to the Paris Agreement present enormous opportunities for smart, sustainable investments. My thanks to these companies for recognizing their role in building a lower-carbon economy … its clients. In addition to agreeing to increased targets for renewable energy use, emission reductions and energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant workers face … recommendations to improve the educational outcomes for these children. To its credit, SED is acting on our … the grade. I would like to thank Comptroller DiNapoli for conducting this audit and making recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… “This defendant stole nearly half a million dollars from two separate government entities. Her sentence reflects the … bank accounts in her control. Smith pleaded guilty to two federal counts of theft of government funds in July. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is … many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. Many states have already incorporated financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of Linda Miller, 58, of Englewood, N.J., to six months in jail and five years of probation for the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local … "Theft from our state pension system is a serious crime because it harms all of the retirees who count on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he faces up to fifteen years in state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to … from New York taxpayers will be held accountable by our joint task force with Attorney General Schneiderman. I thank … purposes, when they were actually for personal use. The Joint Task Force on Public Integrity is a cooperative effort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's … he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he faces up to fifteen years in state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to steal public equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… 57, a resident of Englewood, N.J., with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over … where she entered a plea of not guilty. The charges are accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… school incident data available to the public on its website . DiNapoli previously recommended that SED take steps … during an August 2018 training and on the NYSCFSS website. DiNapoli’s auditors found SED has still not … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
US Attorney Trini E Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer 40 of Caledonia NY pleaded guilty before Chief US District Judge Elizabeth A Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250000
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsPanama Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-271)
… School District is located in the Towns of Busti, Harmony, North Harmony and Sherman in Chautauqua County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/panama-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-271Horseheads Fire District #1 - Board Oversight (2019M-82)
… multiyear financial and capital plans, including a plan for reserves, to establish long-term objectives for funding long-term needs. Establish reserves to reduce the … a multiyear financial and capital plan, including a plan for reserves, to establish long-term objectives for funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/06/28/horseheads-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2019m-82City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-7)
… and future years. Key Findings The 2018-19 budget relies on nonrecurring revenue of $59.2 million, such as fund … has grown 16 percent and the City’s debt service payments have risen 31 percent. With the 2018-19 budget, the City will … taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key Recommendations Replace nonrecurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/07/30/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-7Pine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… the District’s fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation for the period July 1, … 23, 2012. Background The Pine Bush Central School District is located in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationHoneoye Falls-Lima Central School District – Financial Management and Competitive Procurement (2016M-124)
… financial management and procurement of goods and services for the period July 1, 2012 through February 11, 2016. … Background The Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District is located in the Towns of Mendon, Henrietta and Rush in … operates four schools with approximately 2,300 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-financial-management-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… ensure that computers were free from malicious software. In fact, two malicious software applications were installed … annual budget. Some appropriations were overestimated in previous budgets and continued to be overestimated. … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsV.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Account ChartField identifies type of resources acquired or disbursed and defines the purpose of a transaction. Account is required on all transactions. … all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Account codes in the SFS. The Account ChartField is five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsBaldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. Background The Baldwinsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Clay, Lysander and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65